The bill amends section 11-28.3-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the organization and compensation of rural ambulance boards. It establishes that a board of directors must consist of five to ten residents of the district, elected for two-year terms, with the vice president serving a one-year term during the first election. The bill allows districts to specify the number of directors in their bylaws, ensuring equal representation from each township or group of townships, and permits a combination of regional and at-large directors. Additionally, it mandates that a special meeting be held within sixty days to fill any board vacancies due to resignations.

Significantly, the bill introduces provisions for board member compensation, allowing them to receive payment at a rate set by the board of directors, which replaces the previous requirement that all officers and directors serve without pay, except for the secretary-treasurer. Furthermore, it stipulates that no more than two elected board members can be affiliated with the licensed ambulance service operating in the district, and these members must qualify as volunteers.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-28.3-06
Enrollment: 11-28.3-06